A tale of two scandals: Wilson-Raybould and Norman cases following diverging paths

By Scott TaylorMar. 13, 2019

Both cases begin with information being leaked to the media and stem from allegations that major corporations tried to use political clout to find favour with the Trudeau government.

The revelations tied to SNC-Lavalin and former attorney general are more damaging to the Trudeau government, writes Scott Taylor, so why is Vice-Admiral Mark Norman—pictured with lawyer Marie Henein—being dragged through the courts? The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

OTTAWA—It is interesting to compare the very different circumstances surrounding the two individuals at the centre of the current political scandals in Ottawa. I’m referring, of course, to former attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould and Vice-Admiral Mark Norman.

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